Ballot Paper Printing and Distribution Schedule for Postal Voting Announced for LG Elections

COLOMBO (News 1st) -

Government Printer Pradeep Pushpakumara says that the printing of postal voting ballot papers for the upcoming local government elections is expected to be completed by the 5th of April. 

A total of 700,000 ballot papers are being printed for postal voting.

The National Election Commission has confirmed that these ballot papers will be delivered to post offices across the island, by the 7th of April.

Chairman of the National Election Commission R.M.A.L. Ratnayake said that the distribution process will take place at all district secretariats.

Postal voting is set to be take place on the 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 28th, and 29th of April. 

The Government Printer also assured that the printing of all official ballot papers will be completed by the 28th of April.

The distribution of these official ballot papers for the local government elections will begin on 16th of April and continue through to 29th of April.